Heavenly Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
An elegant, decadent dessert with layers of rich chocolate mousse, tangy raspberry coulis, and a silky chocolate ganache—all atop a buttery chocolate crust.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Crust:
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1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or digestives)
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6 tbsp butter, melted
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1 tbsp sugar (optional)
For the Chocolate Mousse Layer:
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1 ½ cups dark chocolate (60-70%), finely chopped
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1 ½ cups heavy cream, cold
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3 large egg whites (pasteurized if concerned about raw eggs)
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
For the Raspberry Coulis:
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
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¼ cup sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping:
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup dark chocolate, chopped
Garnish:
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Fresh raspberries
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Chocolate shavings
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Mint leaves
Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Crust:
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Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar (if using). Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Chill for 15 minutes while you prep the mousse.
2. Make the Chocolate Mousse:
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Melt chocolate in a double boiler (or microwave in 30-sec bursts). Let cool slightly.
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Whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into melted chocolate.
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In another bowl, beat egg whites + powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Gently fold into chocolate mixture.
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Pour over the crust and smooth the top. Chill 2 hours to set.
3. Make the Raspberry Coulis:
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Simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5-7 minutes until broken down.
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Strain through a sieve to remove seeds. Optional: Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
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Cool completely, then spread over the chilled mousse layer.
4. Add the Ganache Topping:
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Heat cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
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Let cool slightly, then pour over the raspberry layer. Tilt the pan to spread evenly.
5. Chill & Serve:
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
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Garnish with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, and mint.
Tips & Variations
🍫 Lighter Mousse: Use whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
🍓 Berry Swap: Substitute strawberries or blackberries for the coulis.
✨ Elegant Finish: Pipe extra whipped cream around the edges before serving.
This cake is luxuriously smooth, tart, and chocolatey—perfect for special occasions! Would you like a mini version or a gluten-free adaptation? 😊
